Collection Highlights
We mourn our country's loss
Date:
1865
Object Number:
PR.052.55
Medium:
Paper, linen backing
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.81
Date:
1893
Medium:
White metal
Dimensions:
diameter: 50mm (1 15/16 in.)
Description:
White metal struck medal with obverse showing sailing ship at sea in foreground and two others in background; legend: "COLUMBUS IN SIGHT OF THE NEW WORLD"; in exert.: "THE SANTA MARIA". Reverse shows aerial view of buildings and water; legend: "THE WORLD'S COLUMBIAN/ EXPOSITION"; in exergue.: "CHICAGO, U.S.A./ 1893"
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
